Blue Moon
dir. Richard Linklater · 2025
Life is a complex interplay of triumphs and failures that shapes our identity and self-worth.
Lorenz Hart sits alone in Sardi’s bar, grappling with his insecurities as he watches his former collaborator bask in the success of "Oklahoma!" The film immerses you in the bittersweet atmosphere of a bygone era, where the weight of artistic ambition collides with personal demons.
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!”
Talking points
- the nature of artistic collaboration
- the impact of personal struggles on creativity
- the legacy of Broadway composers
- the intersection of personal and professional identities
